Pakistan-Uzbekistan Friendship Celebrated Through Music, Culture
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Federal Minister’s Address
Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, on Saturday emphasized the strong ties between Pakistan and Uzbekistan, rooted in shared history, culture, and spiritual heritage. He spoke at a special cultural concert titled “Uzbekistan-Pakistan: Melodies of Friendship and Brotherhood,” hosted by the Embassy of Uzbekistan to commemorate 35 years of Uzbek independence.
"Poetry, music, art, and ideas had traveled across the region for centuries, bringing our two peoples closer." – Aurangzeb Khan Khichi
Event Highlights
- The event attracted a large turnout of diplomats, officials, and dignitaries from various countries.
- The minister congratulated Uzbekistan on its independence anniversary, lauding the evening’s theme as a beautiful representation of the bond between the nations.
- He noted the universal language of music, saying: "Music needs no translation… It speaks directly to people and reminds us of how much we share."
- Pakistan appreciates its cultural partnership with Uzbekistan and aims to expand cooperation in heritage, museums, literature, music, performing arts, crafts, and exhibitions.
- Special emphasis was placed on fostering connections between young artists, writers, and cultural professionals from both countries.
Ambassador’s Remarks
Ambassador Alisher Tukhtaev described the concert as a "cultural gift" from Uzbekistan to Pakistan, reflecting the deep-rooted friendship and growing partnership. He highlighted the historical Silk Road connections that facilitated knowledge, literature, science, music, and art exchange between the two societies.
"…the naming of Tashkent Street in Islamabad, the ongoing Babur Park project, and sister-city relations between Samarkand and Islamabad, and Termez and Peshawar." – Ambassador Alisher Tukhtaev
The ambassador also mentioned increasing cultural, academic, educational, and sports exchanges, as well as efforts to promote Urdu language and scholarship in Uzbekistan.
